Such a Prince
Dan Bar-el
Such a Prince
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dan Bar-el
Illustrated by John Manders
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Marvin, a humble peasant, receives magical help from Libby Gaborchik, a very special fairy, to win the heart of Princess Vera, who longs for true love. Together, they embark on a charming adventure filled with magic and hope. This delightful tale brings fairy tale magic to life for young readers.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
Why we rated Such a Prince 8C
Such a Prince is written at a Level 3-4 reading level across 40 pages (approximately 2,241 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Such a Prince works for readers up to grade 5.9.
Read aloud, Such a Prince takes about 15 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.
We rate Such a Prince as 8C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Such a Prince explores fairy tales & folklore, adventure, friendship, and romance — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fairy tales & folklore, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780618714681
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
- Published
- October 15, 2007
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 2,241
- Read-Aloud
- ~15 min
- Text Density
- Light Text